Spinach and paneer curry is popularly known as "Palak Paneer." It is a bright green, creamy curry with a fresh flavor. Herbs like ginger, garlic, and green chili give a special freshness to the curry. Enjoy eating this side dish with pancakes, flatbreads, or with roti/Parata.

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Cook Time

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 15 min

Ready in: 25 min

Yields: serves four people

Ingredients

2 heaped cups spinach leaves, randomly chopped

1/2 cup tomato, chopped

1/2 inch ginger, chopped

1 clove garlic

2 green chili, chopped

3-4 tsp oil

1/2 cup paneer, medium size cubes

1/4 tsp garam masala powder, optional, store bought

a pinch sugar

1 tsp butter, garnishing

1/4 tsp amchur (dry mango) powder, optional, for sourness

salt, to taste

Instructions

Separate spinach leaves from the stem. Wash the leaves in running water, rinse 2-3 times until clean. Pat dry the leaves.

Health Benefits of Eating Spinach and Paneer Curry

Spinach: Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin A and K (in the form of carotenoids), iron, copper, manganese, folate, magnesium, vitamin B6 and B2, vitamin E, calcium, potassium, and vitamin C. It is a rich source of dietary fiber, zinc, protein, choline, and phosphorus. It has anti-oxidants and also omega-3 fatty acids. All these nutrients are good for health. Spinach should always be consumed in cooked form.

Paneer: Paneer has anti-oxidant properties. It helps in improving bone health, helps in weight loss, and is good for people with diabetes. It is rich in protein, magnesium, and potassium. It has the quality to prevent deadly diseases like cancer and heart disease.

Ginger and Garlic: Both these herbs are known for their medicinal properties and good flavor. They are good in fighting infections, preventing cancer, reducing inflammation. Garlic has anti-bacterial properties; when applied on wounds, it cures fungal infections. Garlic prevents cold infections.

Nutrition Information of Spinach and Paneer curry

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 125 ml

Calories

180

Calories from Fat

117

% Daily Value *

Fat 13 g

20%

Saturated fat 2 g

10%

Carbohydrates 10 g

3%

Sugar 1 g

Fiber 1 g

4%

Protein 6 g

12%

Cholesterol 5 mg

2%

Sodium 780 mg

33%

* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change
depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been
professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

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